26 Games in 2026

Personal Challenge

I'm challenging myself to beat 26 games throughout 2026 and share my thoughts on each one. Follow along as I explore indie gems, retro classics, and modern releases.

2026 Progress

4
Games Completed
22
Games Remaining
30
Hours Played
4.0
Average Rating

Challenge Overview

🎯 Goal

Beat 26 different video games in 2026. Each game will be thoroughly played and reflected upon to extract growth lessons and gaming insights.

⏱️ Duration

January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026
Full year commitment with weekly content updates and reflections.

📊 Content Output

Streams, blog posts, compilation videos, and short-form content for each game. Multiple perspectives and formats for diverse audiences.

🎮 Selection Criteria

Games under 10 hours, mix of indie/retro/modern titles, high streamability, and strong potential for community engagement and discussion.

Game List

🎮 Remaining Games

Abzû
2-3 hours
Journey
2-3 hours
Donut County
2-3 hours
Superliminal
3-4 hours
A Little To The Left
2-3 hours
VVVVVV
2-3 hours
Katana ZERO
3-4 hours
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
2-3 hours
Stray
4-6 hours
Papers, Please
6-8 hours
Is This Seat Taken
2-3 hours
Mirror's Edge
6-8 hours
FEZ
4-6 hours
Baba Is You
6-8 hours
Mirror's Edge: Catalyst
8-10 hours
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
8-10 hours
Shovel Knight Treasure Trove (5 Games)
15-20 hours
Bleed 2
2-3 hours
Project Kat
2-3 hours
Helltaker
2-3 hours
Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
2-3 hours
Bleed 1
2-3 hours
A Short Hike
2-3 hours
Minit
2-3 hours
SUPERHOT
2-3 hours
The Stanley Parable
2-3 hours
Melatonin
2-3 hours
Subway Midnight
2-3 hours
Gris
4-6 hours
Portal
3-4 hours
Inside
3-4 hours
Limbo
3-4 hours
Just Shapes & Beats
4-6 hours
LiEat
2-3 hours
Unpacking
2-3 hours
Hotline Miami
4-6 hours
Transistor
6-8 hours
Paper Lily - Chapter 1
2-3 hours
There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension
3-4 hours
Touhou Luna Nights
4-6 hours
OneShot
4-6 hours
Little Witch Nobeta
6-8 hours
Titanfall 2
6-8 hours
Pizza Tower
6-8 hours
Celeste
6-8 hours
Scribblenauts Unlimited
6-8 hours
Undertale
6-8 hours
Portal 2
6-8 hours
Hotline Miami 2
6-8 hours
Sonic Adventure 2
8-10 hours
Night in the Woods
8-10 hours
Ori and the Blind Forest
8-10 hours
Hi-Fi Rush
8-10 hours

✅ Completed Games

✓ Sonic Colors Ultimate
6 hours
✓ Shadow Generations
7 hours
✓ Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
8 hours
✓ Hollow Knight
9 hours

Latest Review

Sonic Colors Ultimate

Sonic Colors Ultimate

January 29, 2026
2.5/5
• 6 hours

A disappointing remaster that fails to live up to the original's charm.

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